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Images of America: Michigan

Detroit: 1860-1899

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With over 230 photographs, Detroit 1860-1899 encompasses a visual history of the city before the birth of the automobile industry.


In this rare and unprecedented collection, discover Detroit as it once was, with the people and industries that flourished in this community prior to the twentieth century. With over 230 photographs, Detroit 1860-1899 encompasses a visual history of the city before the birth of the automobile industry. Join Mr. Poremba on a trip down memory lane to the beginnings of the Motor City. Witness its growth and change, and its lasting contributions to our nation's history. Detroit 1860-1899 will be enjoyed by young and old, resident and visitor alike.

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1998

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January 6, 2022
The good old days

I thought I wanted to die in the 1960s, but I'd rather live in the 1860s after reading this. Recommend.
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